Mergers And Acquisitions Corporate Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Mergers And Acquisitions Corporate Associate Attorney for their Chicago, IL office.

Job Overview:

The Mergers And Acquisitions Corporate Associate Attorney will handle corporate transactional matters, particularly focusing on private company mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, LLC/shareholder agreements, and providing counsel on various general corporate matters for middle market companies. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing and communication skills, be capable of collaborative work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Handle corporate transactional matters, primarily focusing on mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide legal counsel on corporate governance matters.
• Draft and review commercial contracts, LLC/shareholder agreements, and other related documents.
• Advise middle market companies on various general corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as required.
• Assist with due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional experience.
• Experience with private company mergers and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, LLC/shareholder agreements, etc.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Capability to work collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications (Optional):

• Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills:

• Proficiency in corporate transactional matters.
• Legal research and analysis skills.
• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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